Humor Styles Pg13- 19

"Humor can act as a social lubricant or a social retardant in the educational setting. It can educate or denigrate, heal or harm, embrace or deface. It's a powerful communication tool, no matter which side is chosen."

(Pg. 14 The Laughing Classroom)

Joy Master vs. Joke Maker vs. Life Mocker vs. Fun Meister

It is crucial for us to identify our humor style--it is such a powerful tool--we need to use it in an empowering manner!

Please discuss ways we can utilize this information to make our classrooms, colleagues, and schools better. Does your humor style bring you closer to your students? Does it enliven them or deaden them? Is it helping you reach your teaching goals? Is it enhancing and promoting a learning environment in your classroom?

Welcome!

Welcome Everybody. I appreciate the patience with the late start--below you will find the assignment reminder. If you have any questions please contact me via email or phone.
I look forward to having you in this class.

Laugh Often and Enjoy Your Weekend!
Dan Slowey

Assignment Reminder

I. Personal Humor and Gratitude Journal 30%

II. On-line Article Reviews, Discussions and Reflections 40%

III. Humor Classroom Integration Project 30%

Please see syllabus for details.


All Assignments and Chat Board Replies are due by December 2nd, 2006

"FUN-damental" Attitude

"Wise Teachers Make Learning A Joy"

-Chinese Proverb

Assignments for this week:

• For this week read the introduction and through page 11 of the text.
• Please reflect on any ahas or main points on this weeks readings.
• Share what you are already doing in your classrooms or daily lives that foster a "Fun-damental" Attitude.
• After going over the Pop Quiz on pages 10 and 11 reflect on your personal results.

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Introductions

Introductions--Fun In The Classroom

Please introduce yourself to the rest of the class by answering the following questions:

1) Your Name

2) School/City

3) Grade level and subject that you teach

4) What hobbies do you have that create laughter and joy in your life

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